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- A. They carry unneeded cholesterol back to the body's liver, where it is eliminated. 7. Which statement about high density lipoproteins is correct? B. They are responsible for the buildup of cholesterol in the body's arteries. C. They are not soluble in water. D. Their structure contains cholesterol and waxes. E. None of these statements is correctarrow_forwardDefine the following terms: a. enterocyte b. lipoprotein lipase c. ApoB-48 d. ApoE e. ApoC-IIarrow_forwardWhich of the following is NOT true about whey protein? A. It is derived from milk. B. It contains all nine essential amino acids. C. It is a slow-digesting protein. D. It can help increase muscle protein synthesis.arrow_forward
- Which of the following is true about segmentation in the small intestine?a. It is a type of peristalsis.b. It moves chyme only from the duodenum to the ileum.c. Its frequency is the same in each intestinal segment.d. It is unaffected by cephalic phase stimuli.e. It produces a slow migration of chyme to the large intestine.arrow_forwardWhich of the following describes the function of lipoprotein lipase? Select one: a. It catalyzes the synthesis of lipoproteins b. It helps recycle unused cholesterol by converting to bile salts c. It helps to transport VLDL's in the blood d. It cleaves fatty acids from chylomicrons e. It helps to increase concentration of "good cholesterol"arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements regarding constipation is TRUE?A. Constipation is defined as having less than one bowel movement per day.B. Hyperthyroidism can contribute to constipation by slowing intestinal motility.C. Constipation occurs when waste remains in the intestines too long and/or too much water is reabsorbed from the feces.D. Sedentary lifestyle, stress & anxiety, or improper bowel habits (e.g. not heedingthe ‘call to defecate’) are all frequent causes of constipation that can be treated.E. Regardless of the cause of constipation, increasing the amount of fibre in the dietcan eliminate constipation by helping to retain more water in the stool.arrow_forward
- The characteristics of vitamin P include the followings except: Select one: a. It increases the level of hyaluronidase which prevents the oxidation of ascorbic acid and adrenaline, as result it increases the strength of the blood vessels and capillaries b. It is related to flavonoids and phenolic compounds c. It decreases the capillary fragility and their permeability d. Vitamin P acts synergistically with ascorbic acidarrow_forwardWhat is one of the major pathways by which excess cholesterol is eliminated from circulation? Select one: a. As VLDL b. Using anti cholesterol drugs c. In feces d. Conversion to chylomicrons e. Conversion to bile saltsarrow_forwardNon-heme iron absorption from the small intestinal lumen across the enterocytes involve: a.Duodenal cytochrome B, Divalent Metal transporter 1, Ferroportin 1 transporter, and Hephasetin b.Passive transport with concentration gradient c.All forms of iron are absorbed by Heme transporters only d.None of the abovearrow_forward
- Which of these statements about bile is true?a. About 500 mL is secreted daily.b. Its main function is the denaturation of proteins.c. It is synthesized in the gallbladder.d. Bile salts are recycled.arrow_forwardThe characteristics of vitamin P include the followings except: Select one: a. Vitamin P acts synergistically with ascorbic acid b. It reduces the level of hyaluronidase which prevents the oxidation of ascorbic acid and adrenaline, as result it increases the strength of the blood vessels and capillaries c. It increases the capillary fragility and their permeability d. It is related to flavonoids and phenolic compoundsarrow_forwardNonearrow_forward
- Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage